Comparatively few flowers were in bloom Friday on the lush slopes of The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, something that growers attributed to the lengthy stretch of cool weather North County experienced in February. But warmer weather has prevailed over the past few days, and it's expected to draw out the colors over the next two to three weeks, once again making Carlsbad one of the prettiest places to be in late winter and early spring.

The region began to get above average temperatures on Thursday. The conditions likely peaked on Friday, when temperatures hit 86 at Carlsbad Airport, 84 in Encinitas, and 80 in San Diego. The reading for Lindbergh Field was about 15 degrees above normal. Saturday's highs will reach into the mid-to-upper 70s at and near the coast, and to 80 or above in some spots, such as Oceanside. Inland valleys and foothills will reach the mid-to-upper 80s. The county also will continue to remain dry as a light breeze blows from the desert to the sea.

Conditions will begin to change quickly overnight when a low pressure system starts to develop over the West Coast. Sunday's highs will be a bit above seasonal averages, reaching 68 in areas like Lindbergh Field. But temperatures will trail off quickly on Monday and Tuesday, and light rain could move into the region on Monday.